The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutNC0039152_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190424DocuSign Envelope ID: 7A614D10-09B6-4A2C-9FOA-ACF7E6466543 ROY COOPED G&v-�rr1ar K41CHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER i rwfar Jarret Lynch Ohio Electric Motors Inc 30 Paint Fork Rd. Barnardsville, NC 28709 NORTH CAROUNA Environmental Qual" April 24, 2019 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Ohio Electric Motors WWTP NPDES WW Permit No. NCO039152 Buncombe County Dear Mr. Lynch: On 4/03/2019, I conducted an inspection of the Ohio Electric Motors WWTP. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0039152. There were items noted during this inspection which are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report" that need your attention. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or via email at linda.wiggs@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: 6C38CDE2B5CF449... Linda Wiggs Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS -Inspection Report Ec: WQS ARO Server, LF G:\WR\WQ\Buncombe\Wastewater\Minors\Ohio Electric Motors Inc 39152\Inspections\4-3-2019 Inspection\20190424_NCO039152_CEI.rtf North Caro;!ra Department of Environments; Quairty I Diuision of Water ResoL r-�--s AshQ-v;;:e Regiona:Off:ce 1 2090 U.S. 70 F?glmi-sy I Swannsnos, NorLh Csro:irs 2577-S DocuSign Envelope ID: 7A614D10-09B6-4A2C-9FOA-ACF7E6466543 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN I 2 IF I 3 I NCO039152 111 12 I 19/04/03 I17 18 I S J 19 L G] 201 I 211111 I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I f6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 671 70 I I 71 I I 72 I r I 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I I80 u I� I I i Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES oermit Number) 02:OOPM 19/04/03 15/12/01 Ohio Electric Motors WWTP 30 Paint Fork Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Barnardsville INC 28709 04:OOPM 19/04/03 20/09/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Jarret Lynch,30 Paint Fork Rd Barnardsville NC 28709//828-626-2901/ Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 0 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/ EW Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Signature of Management Q A Reviewer DocuSigned by: 4/25/2019 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 7A614D10-09B6-4A2C-9FOA-ACF7E6466543 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NC0039152 I11 121 19/04/03 117 18 JCJ Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The Inspector, Linda Wiggs, met with Mark Swann the ORC, Jarret Lunch, Scott Roman and Nelson Webb with Ohio Motors. The septic tank was pumped 2/26/2018. Given the age of this system it is suggested the septic tank, filter compartment and pump tank be pumped annually. Increased observation of solids/scum buildup level in the tanks and on the filter, can assist with determining annual pumping needs. De -chlorination tubes are in a confined space. Extending the tubes so the tablets can be safely placed in the tubes is recommended. You may also consider removing the sand bags. Tablets are not designed to be submerged in stagnant water. You should not see green residue at the discharge pipe. There were several cleanout/access type pipes along the wastewater/sandfilter distribution lines. It was unclear why they were placed there, but speculated for past camera work. These cleanout/access pipes were not effectively attached to the distributions lines and could allow dirt and non -wastewater water into the wastewater system. It is suggested these pipes be secured to the distribution lines. Sampling for Fecal Coliform in the adjacent tributary (Paint Fork) upstream and downstream of the wastewater system was suggested. Samples were obtained by Pace Analytical on 4/4/2019 the results were: Paint Fork Upstream - 37 CFU/100ml Paint Fork Downstream - 11 CFU/100ml Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 7A614D10-09B6-4A2C-9FOA-ACF7E6466543 Permit: NCO039152 Owner - Facility: Ohio Electric Motors WWTP Inspection Date: 04/03/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Septic tank was last pumped 2/2018. See summary for added suggestions. Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: This is a buried sandfilter system. See summary. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 7A614D10-09B6-4A2C-9FOA-ACF7E6466543 Permit: NCO039152 Owner - Facility: Ohio Electric Motors WWTP Inspection Date: 04/03/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: ORC TRC prior to de -chlorination - 0.96 mq/1 De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment: See summary. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: See summary. The system was not discharging during the inspection. There was some preen residue observed in the small ditch prior to the receiving stream. Page# 4